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Spectacular scenery

Experience the spectacular Cheddar Gorge scenery

Brean Down Peninsular

Spectacular Brean Down Peninsular full of nature and history.

New Ocean Hotel - Weston-Super-Mare

Traditional sea front hotel

About the trip

Discover the heights of the famous Cheddar Gorge and the beautiful North Somerset Coast . This walking break takes in the Gorges’ spectacular limestone cliffs, views over Glastonbury Tor, the Mendip Hills plus a delightful hike from the stunning Brean Down Peninsular back to Weston-Super-Mare along the popular Brean Down Way.

 

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What's included?

  • Single room with private facilities
  • Half Board: Breakfast daily and 3 x Three course evening dinners
  • FREE bar 6pm – 10 pm each evening and lively entertainment
  • Welcome drink & information meeting
  • 1 x Full Day guided Walking Tour Cheddar Gorge & Village
  • 1 x Full Day guided walking tour Brean Down to Weston-Super-Mare
  • Coach Transfers where applicable
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

Itinerary

  • Arrive & Check In
  • Cheddar Gorge & Cheddar Village
  • Brean Down to Weston Super-Mare
  • Departure Day

Extras

  • Insurance click here
  • Upgrade to Double/Twin Room for Sole Use £148 per stay

What you’ll be doing

DAY 1

Arrive & Check In

Check-in to hotel, meet our tour leader, fellow Solos guests for the welcome drink and enjoy our first evening meal.

  • Dinner Included
DAY 2

Cheddar Gorge & Cheddar Village

After breakfast we take our bus to Cheddar where we commence the main Gorge walk and experience the Cheddar Gorge in all its spectacular glory. Our route of varied terrain takes us up over 100m to the top of the gorge where we walk along open and grassy paths with stunning views over the gorge with its crags and rocks formed millions of years ago. From here we will also be treated to fabulous views over Glastonbury Tor and the Mendip Hills enjoying the natural habitat, home to goats, soay sheep, and falcons. We then descend to Cheddar village for a well- earned rest and refreshment (at own cost). After lunch we continue with our Blue Badge guide for a two hour circular walk of the beautiful historic village, of Cheddar; internationally famous for its cheese making.

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DAY 3

Brean Down to Weston-Super-Mare

After breakfast we take our bus to Brean and start the days walk from Brean village Hall. Our route takes us along the beach towards Brean Down. Interestingly, Brean Down is the home to rare plants plus feral goats living on the rock faces on the side of the down. We climb the 200 steps up to the National Trust Brean Peninsular where we explore this spectacular natural pier that stretches out into the Bristol Channel. Our route over the Down provides amazing views along the way over the Channel to South Wales and Steep Holm Island. We will see and learn about the history of Brean Fort built in 1870 to protect against French invasion plus we pass a site of a small Roman temple.

We descend down from this beautiful peninsular where we will then stop for lunch at one of the local cafes along the route where sandwiches and light snacks are available. After lunch we take the popular Brean Down Way which opened in 2017, joining Weston-Super-Mare to Brean Sands. The path gives access to walkers and cyclists over the River Axe  which was impassable for many years as the sluice gates were closed to the public We then pass through the Bleaden Level nature reserve that has now been screened so that pedestrians and cyclist can pass safely over the river without disturbing the many species of birds that visit the area, including Redshanks making this a lovely walk.

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DAY 4

Departure Day

After a leisurely breakfast, its time to check out and perhaps have a final meander around Weston-Super-Mare before heading home

  • Breakfast

Accommodation

The New Ocean Hotel 2*

This great, simple and traditional family-run hotel, popular with Solos guests, is situated opposite Weston’s famous Marine Lake and offers panoramic views over Weston Bay and beyond. It is just a few minutes stroll to the town centre where we can enjoy the numerous shops, theatres and attractions. Weston–Super–Mare Railway Station is approximately a 10 minute taxi journey away. There are approximately 20 car parking spaces and these are allocated on a first come first served basis. There is also additional parking on the road and a long stay car park situated 250m away which is £3 per 24 hours.

Facilities Include

Enjoy the many facilities on offer including a large dance floor and a nightly entertainment programme in the bar/lounge area with a fully stocked bar. Wifi is available in the bar/lounge area and is provided free of charge

Room Includes

All rooms are equipped with full en-suite facilities, direct dial telephones, flat screen digital television, hairdryer, many rooms have level access from the lift.

Upgrade to Double/Twin Room for Sole Use £148 per stay

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Average Temperatures

Month(s) Highest temperature Lowest temperature
January - February 6 °C 1 °C
March 9 °C 2 °C
April 11 °C 3 °C
May 15 °C 6 °C
June 18 °C 9 °C
July - August 20 °C 11 °C
September 17 °C 9 °C
October 14 °C 7 °C
November 9 °C 3 °C
December 7 °C 2 °C

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